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Woman says she developed tuberculosis after bone graft
A woman has sued two companies after she claims she developed tuberculosis after a bone graft procedure.
State of Louisiana sues Jordan Mitchell for reversal and remand of a trial court's ruling
The State of Louisiana has filed a lawsuit against Jordan Mitchell in the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, under case ID 2024-K-0159.
Jordan Lipner-Riza sues Timothy Aaron Causey for denying motion for a new trial on child relocation
In the case of Jordan Lipner-Riza versus Timothy Aaron Causey, court case ID No. 2024-C-0087 filed in the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, State of Louisiana, a review was sought on the district court's judgment from December 11, 2023.
Katherine Acuff sues Dwayne Treece for lease agreement violations
The lawsuit filed by Katherine Acuff, Chris Jablonowski, and Hanna Haile, individually and on behalf of the Perrier Condominium Owners' Association, Inc., against Dwayne Treece, Phallon Treece, and the Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center is being reviewed in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal in Louisiana.
State of Louisiana sues Craig L. Curley for child molestation and sexual battery
In the case of State of Louisiana versus Craig L. Curley, Sr., court case ID No. 2023-KA-0498, filed in the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, a decision was affirmed on March 18, 2024.
Sadie Ennis Williams sues Thomas Scott Jr. for denying his objection to the succession administrator's preliminary detailed descriptive list
In the succession case of Loyce Spurlock Scott, held in the First Circuit Court of Appeal, Louisiana (case ID: 2023 CA 0826), Thomas Scott Jr., the decedent's spouse, appealed against a judgment denying his objection to the succession administrator's preliminary detailed descriptive list.
Sunset Harbour sues Edward L. Renton for eviction dispute
Sunset Harbour, LLC has filed an appeal against Edward L. Renton Jr. in the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, State of Louisiana (Case No. 2023-CA-0644) on March 20, 2024.
Maxine Thomas sues Housing Louisiana Now for breach of contract
Maxine Thomas has filed a lawsuit against Housing Louisiana Now, L.L.C., Tracy F. Robinson, Master Builders & Contractors, L.L.C., Richard J. Mithun, Dean's Air Condition & Heating, L.L.C., and Dean Walters in the Court of Appeal Fourth Circuit with case ID 2023-CA-0296.
Janice Claborne and Sheryl Jones sue The Housing Authority of New Orleans for damages from mold exposure in public housing
In the case of Janice Claborne and Sheryl Jones versus The Housing Authority of New Orleans, court case ID No.
Louisiana attorney general urges state Supreme Court to rehear case on 'lookout window' for abuse victims
Louisiana’s attorney general has filed a request with the state Supreme Court asking justices to rehear their 4-3 decision last month that overturned a state law giving child sexual abuse victims some additional time to file civil lawsuits.
SULC Civil Rights Institute to host social justice symposium, April 5
The Southern University Law Center’s (SULC) Louis A. Berry Institute for Civil Rights and Justice and Measures for Justice is set to host a symposium focused on the realm of civil rights within the community.
Environmental, natural resources, and cannabis law scholar Ryan Stoa joining LSU Law faculty in Fall 2024 semester
Environmental, natural resources, and cannabis law scholar Ryan Stoa will join the LSU Law faculty at the start of the Fall 2024 semester.
Davidson (’76) posthumously honored with Distinguished Service Award during 71st Mineral Law Institute at LSU Law
Following morning presentations on mineral leasing, recent developments in Louisiana mineral law, and the evolving use of artificial intelligence in law practice, the 71st Mineral Law Institute paused on Thursday, March 21, to posthumously honor the late Randall “Randy” Davidson with the LSU Mineral Law Institute Distinguished Service Award.
Federal judge rejects Louisiana legislative districts, saying they dilute Black voting strength
The future boundaries of Louisiana state legislative districts remain uncertain in the wake of a federal judge’s decision that the districts violate the Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965 because they diminish the voting power of Black residents.
Statement From Attorney General Liz Murrill On Lawsuit Challenging FEMA’s Risk Rating 2.0
Judge Darrel James Papillion, with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, gave a ruling on our lawsuit challenging FEMA’s skyrocketing rates for the National Flood Insurance Program.
Military Road Revitalization Company sues St. Tammany Parish Government for the right to challenge a moratorium ordinance
The lawsuit between Military Road Revitalization Company, LLC and St. Tammany Parish Government was filed in the Court of Appeal, First Circuit, Louisiana under the case ID No. 2023 CW 1221 on March 15, 2024.
Hope Holdings sues Modern American Recycling Services for disputed property ownership
In the Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit, Hope Holdings, Inc. is embroiled in a lawsuit against Modern American Recycling Services, Inc., case ID 2023 CA 0921 and 2023 CA 0922, with judgment rendered on March 13, 2024.
Jane Doe sues Raynando L. Banks for alleged discriminatory treatment and intentional infliction of emotional distress
In the case of Jane Doe versus Raynando L. Banks, M.D., Raynando L. Banks, A Medical Corporation, and Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Co., filed in the First Circuit Court of Appeal in Louisiana under the court case ID 2023 CA 0914, the plaintiff Jane Doe alleges discriminatory treatment and intentional infliction of emotional distress by Dr. Banks due to her HIV status.
Dorothy Jackson sues Board of Supervisors, John Pierre, and Ray Belton for breach of contract and damages
Dorothy Jackson, a former law professor at Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (Southern University), has filed a lawsuit against the Board of Supervisors for the Southern University, John Pierre, the Chancellor of the Southern University Law Center, and Dr. Ray L. Belton.
Jamie Berthelot Bueche sues Travis Joseph Bueche for community property dispute
In the case of Jamie Berthelot Bueche versus Travis Joseph Bueche, filed in the Court of Appeal, First Circuit, State of Louisiana (Case ID: 2023 CA 0656), a judgment was rendered on March 5, 2024.